Wynns Michael Shiraz 2022
- 95
- $150
- Drink by: 2025-2035
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The pinnacle Shiraz in the Wynns portfolio, Michael is made only in the best vintages. The 2021 release is supremely elegant, defined by lift, poise and mineral detail, all anchored by brilliant structure. Restrained black cherry, redcurrant and peppermint set a tone of refinement, followed by deeper notes of black olive, cedar, subtle vanilla, tilled earth and mocha. With air, the wine reveals salted plum, black cherry liqueur, blackberry, a whisper of old leather, and a background dusting of black pepper spice. The palate mirrors the nose in its elegant line and lifted profile. Black cherry, redcurrant and red plum glide high through the mouth, threaded with a cherry mineral core. Mocha, olive tapenade, cedar and earth provide grounding beneath. A firm stack of grainy tannins provides structure and sets the frame for the fruit to carry through to a long, even finish. This is finely wrought and composed – a graceful release that will evolve beautifully over the next decade or more.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
